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EA05 WND

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,023 mi
Last recorded176,023 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 WND
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 176,023 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 165,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 165,438 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 163,030 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 1 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 148,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 139,540 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 127,741 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,068 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 63,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,813 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 5 May 2010 36,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyre sidewalls are starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 May 2009 28,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 24,313 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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EA05 WND is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA05 WND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA05 WND registered?

EA05 WND is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is EA05 WND safe to buy?

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